The Dirigo Cougars will be taking on the Mountain Valley Falcons this coming Thursday, February 9th with JV beginning at 5:00 PM and Varsity beginning at 6:30 PM.
This incredible game represents the last home game of the season for the Dirigo Boys Basketball team and is their senior night. To ensure the safety of our spectators and in response to the volume of attendance interest, the decision was made to pre-sale tickets.
There will be a limited number of tickets available to purchase for the general public which can be acquired as the following:
Date: Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Location: Dirigo High School Main Entrance (Entrance facing Weld street)
Time: 12:00 PM - (Time of tickets sold out)
Cost: Adult - $3.00; Student - $1.00; Senior Citizen - FREE
*LIMIT OF 2 TICKETS PER PERSON*
**NAME(S) MUST BE PROVIDED TO BE PRINTED ON THE TICKET TO ENSURE ENTRY**
Both games will be live streamed on the DIRIGO ATHLETICS YOUTUBE CHANNEL based on the event being sold out. You will NOT be able to purchase a ticket at the door on the day of the event and without an entrance ticket, you will be denied entry.
Dirigo Athletics YouTube Channel LINK
https://www.youtube.com/@dirigoathletics5555/featured
If you have any questions and/or concerns, please contact the Athletic Director, Nick Karavas.
Given the frigid and dangerous temperatures expected in the coming days, the Maine Department of Education is sharing information from the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) on Warming Centers and other resources for families and communities.
https://www.maine.gov/mema/response-recovery/mass-care
Warming Centers in our Local Towns:
Canton
Canton Fire Department
90 Turner Street Call Jason Vaughan (Fire Chief) to make arrangements for use: 357-0162.
Dixfield Mountain View Campground Warming Center 200 Mountain View Drive, Donald Litwin 207-562-8285
Check out our January newsletter to see what has been happening in RSU 56 over the last month!
https://www.smore.com/y29z1
Remote Learning Day - Good Morning from RSU 56. Due to the inclement weather RSU 56 will have a remote learning day today, January 26, 2023. Have a great day!
Remote Learning Day - Good Morning from RSU 56. Due to the inclement weather RSU 56 will have a remote learning day today, January 23, 2023. Have a great day!
Good Morning from RSU 56. There will be no school in RSU56 today, January 20, 2023 due to the snow storm.
Good Morning from RSU 56. Due to the inclement weather there will be no school in RSU 56 today, January 13, 2023.
Good Morning from RSU 56. Due to the incoming storm, All after-school activities are canceled in RSU 56 today, January 12, 2023. This also means that there will be no After-school program at Dirigo Elementary School. Thank you, and have a great day!
Good Morning from RSU 56. Due to the weather there will be a 1-hour delay today January 5, 2023.
Good Morning from RSU 56. Due to the incoming winter storm, we will have an early release day and students will be dismissed at 11:30, Today December 16th.
Good Morning from RSU 56. There will be no school in RSU 56 today 11/16/22 due to the snow. Stay safe and have a great day!
Dirigo Drama Presents: A Dragon in the Mix
Who: Dirigo Drama Grades 4&5
When: November 18 - 6PM, November 19 - 3PM.
Where: Dirigo High School SCC
Tickets available at the door! Adults $5 and Students/Children $2.
RSU 56 is in need of sub bus aides to ride along with students periodically. If you are interested (or willing), please let Jesse Heath know at jheath@rsu56.org.
The first Board Curriculum Committee meeting of the 22-23 school year will be from 5:30-6:30 in the DHS library on Tuesday, 09/27/22.
Agenda Items:
- Review of RSU 56 Curriculum Information now available online
- Presentation of Spring 22 NWEA data
- Presentation of RSU 56 Assessment Calendar
- Discussion of Board priorities for 22-23
At 9:55, Dirigo Middle School entered a hold and secure to clear the hallways because we had an individual requiring medical attention, and an ambulance was called out of an abundance of caution. That individual is stable, and the school has returned to its regular school day.
Good Morning!
Here is the link for Dirigo Middle School's Last Assembly - https://youtu.be/wGyqIZFXt30. The assembly will start at 9:30 and will go live around 9:15.
Good Morning from RSU 56. Due to power outage at Dirigo Middle School there will be no in person classes today at Dirigo Middle School. Students should check their email by 9am for information from their teachers. Dirigo High School and Dirigo Elementary will hold classes as normal.
Pine Tree Society Children's Conference 2022
This free, one-day conference is designed for parents of children with disabilities to hear industry-leading best practices from childhood development experts and care providers, ask questions specific to their child’s experiences, and meaningfully connect with other parents who share their struggles and their joys.
The 2022 Children’s Conference will cover topics vital to families with children with disabilities, including navigating periods of transition, building social skills and social lives, supporting healthy behaviors and emotional regulation, supportive decision-making into teen years and adulthood, and more.
Attendees will leave with practical tools, advice, resources, and strategies that can be implemented immediately in the home, school, and community, as well as a digital library of free resources to access at any time.
Registration link: https://pinetreesociety.wufoo.com/forms/z107qtvl1cl1ual/
There will be a Civil Rights and Equality Committee Meeting on Thursday 4/7, 5:30-6:30 at DHS library. The agenda is as follows:
- Review mission and purpose of committee
- Discuss components for end of year board report
- Discuss plan for future of committee
Dirigo Drama Presents - Million Dollar Meatballs
Dirigo High School Cafeteria
Saturday, April 9th - 7PM
Sunday, April 10th - 4PM
